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    marathon plus tyre untrue

    Got a call back from the technician from Halfords.... he tried to fit the tyre and it was wobbly again so he called me to pick it back! It's like he did nothing!!! He said it may need thinner tyres as my ones are 26 x 2.00 with a 26 x 1.75 rim.... Then I asked them to change to another...
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    flykly - legal kickped apparently

    Hello, Found this: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flykly/flykly-smart-ped They have an event tomorrow in london which I'll attend after work. Apparently it's going to be legal... If so, I can't wait to get one and overvolt it :D
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    marathon plus tyre untrue

    Guys, I had a last try and didn't push the valve that far, moved it up and down and then pump it again.... and it still had a hump although not exactly on the valve area... My rear tyre also had the same issue.... ..... I finally decided to go to halford, showed them the bike with the wobble...
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    marathon plus tyre untrue

    I kept trying and pushed then pulled back the valve to make sure nothing goes against the bead. Then pumped it up and it didn't work. Bear in mind the marathon plus tyre are very hard work to fit so it's complex to do. I made sure the valve went to the bottom: Then pumped it again and...
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    marathon plus tyre untrue

    Thank you so much i'll try that this week :)
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    marathon plus tyre untrue

    Thank you. I was thinking to follow this recommendation: "To install the second bead, always start opposite the valve and position the bead in the rim bed. Make sure the bead is working into the drop centre of the rim to ease mounting. Finish the tyre mounting at the valve. Note: Starting at...
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    marathon plus tyre untrue

    Hello all, I noticed that every time i install a marathon plus tyre, my wheel becomes untrue. I tried few times to remove the tyre and see if there is a bad tube fitting but I can't really find any. I tru-ed the rim first to make sure it's not a problem with a bend rim, when I install the tyre...
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    Fast4Ward Edge for repair

    are you in london?
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    Water condensation insight my headlight

    Yes I think it needs to be removed. It doesn't look like it can unscrew but I'm no expert.
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    Water condensation insight my headlight

    Ok will try. There are water marks in some areas. I suspect when it will be completely dry it will still be quite blurry
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    Water condensation insight my headlight

    Would that work? It seems it needs cleaning inside, maybe a good rub
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    Water condensation insight my headlight

    Hello all, I noticed that there is a lot of water condensation inside my headlight: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hsc9hzr4hq0w5ng/2015-10-10%2014.21.14.jpg?dl=0 The light cover doesn't seem to be removable, any idea how to remove that? Thank you
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    Segboards, Are They Legal?

    It's becoming really common now in london. There isn't a day I don't see someone with these machine
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    Segboards, Are They Legal?

    I'd carry passenger on it ;)
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    Segboards, Are They Legal?

    I hope it will be tolerated.... I reckon it is a killer device for touring and tourists! I'm going to lisbon tomorrow and wondering if I can rent one there!
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    Remove stuck bottom bracket

    Yup these are old tyres I need to change
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    You got a moped!

    It's leafbike motor directly laced into a 20" rim. It works ok but I intend to change my rim into a bmx one and put moped tyre.. the current one just wear out in a couple of month
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    You got a moped!

    Maybe this top box look less motorbiky? http://www.amazon.co.uk/M-Wave-Amsterdam-Box-Cargo-Topcase/dp/B001EVAYFK/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1441758048&sr=8-24&keywords=top+box
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    You got a moped!

    That is actually my main concern. I always try to pedal but sometime I'm lazy...